Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has signed into law a measure that will increase his state’s biodiesel mandate from 2 percent currently to a whopping 20 percent by 2015. As you might remember from my post last Friday (May 9th), the standard will be phased in over the next several years and will only be in effect when there’s adequate supplies …
Iowa to Increase Ethanol and Biodiesel Infrastructure
A new state law will help expand ethanol and biodiesel availability in the state. Amid several bills signed by Iowa Governor Chet Culver on Monday was one that makes changes to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program created in 2006 to expand renewable fuel infrastructure and access to renewable fuels all across Iowa. Among the changes are enhanced grants for …
USDA Expects Enough Corn for Ethanol
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast calls for enough corn and soybeans to meet both food and fuel needs. The May supply and demand report released on Friday based predictions for the 2008-09 marketing year on an expected corn crop of 12.1 billion bushels, down 7 percent from last year’s record crop. USDA is expecting total U.S. corn use …
Biofuels Emerging Online
Adino Energy Corporation has a new online identity. Consumers can log onto www.ifl-usa.com to find information about Intercontinental Fuels. The Houston-based wholesale fuel distributor and fuel terminal operator offers storage, delivery, and blending of both diesel fuel and biodiesel fuel. “We are pleased to announce the successful launch of Intercontinental Fuels’ new website, redesigned to help visitors better understand our …
CA Veggie Oil Drivers Paying Road Tax, More
You know the old expression: “no good deed goes unpunished.” Well, drivers in California who are trying to do the right thing and run their vehicles on cleaner fuels are getting hit up for not paying taxes… and more. According to this story from the LA Times, those who are driving their vehicles using vegetable oil or used cooking grease …
Minnesota Passes 20% Biodiesel Mandate
The Minnesota Legislature has passed the largest biodiesel mandate in the country, sending the bill to Governor Tim Pawlenty for his signature. SF 3683 is an omnibus agricluture bill authored by Sen. Jim Vickerman, DFL-Tracy (pictured left) that uses language from original legislation introduced by Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL-Willmar, (pictured right). It moves the biodiesel standard up to 5 percent …
Forum Number 18 for CleanTech
The Cleantech Network is holding yet another forum to give experts in the energy industry a chance to learn the latest tools and technologies of the trade. The CleanTech Forum XVIII will be held in Washington D.C. September 15th -17th, 2008. Explore the best cleantech policies and corporate practices from around the world. Hear from prominent lawmakers on cleantech-related issues. …
Alternative Fuels and Vehicles in Vegas
We are just days away from the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Vegas. The four-day event boasts 200 speakers and 2,000 registrants, which includes representatives from the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council. Alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies will be featured in the largest industry event of its kind in the world. The 14th annual conference …
Ethanol Provisions in Farm Bill
Congressional negotiators Thursday announced a compromise 2007 Farm Bill that has new incentives for biofuels production. “The new Farm Bill will dramatically ramp up the agricultural sector’s capacity to produce clean, renewable energy,” said conference committee chairman Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). “Significantly, it provides more than a billion dollars to expand the supply of fuels made from biomass and crop …
Biodiesel Reauthorization in Farm Bill
The National Biodiesel Board is applauding Congress for coming up with a compromise on the Farm Bill today that contains a provision that renews the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Bioenergy program. In this press release, the NBB calls the legislation key to reducing dependence on foreign oil: “The National Biodiesel Board thanks all the Senators and Congressional leaders who have …